Jaya Bachchan made headlines in Parliament today when Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh referred to her as ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan’. Upset by this, Bachchan took a moment to assert her individual identity.
When called to speak, Bachchan remarked, “Sir, sirf Jaya Bachchan bolte to kaafi hojata” (It would’ve been enough to call me Jaya Bachchan). She expressed her discontent, saying, “There’s a new trend where women are identified by their husband’s name. Women have no identity or achievements of their own. This new trend is just…”
Public reaction was mixed, with some praising her bravery. One fan questioned, “Why was Amitabh added? If she hasn’t used it, who did?” Another supporter commented, “She’s right. She was a successful actress before becoming a ‘Bachchan’. How far we’ve come.”
Navya Naveli Nanda, Jaya’s granddaughter, once spoke about her in 2021, calling her an ‘inspiration’. She praised Jaya Bachchan’s ability to create her own identity and voice, describing her as “unapologetic, unfiltered, and strong.”